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Compare bus and flight for Pula to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pula to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $570.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $570 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Pula to Budapest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Pula to Budapest:
A bus is $490 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pula to Budapest costing on average $570 (€478).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€68) compared to roughly $159 (€133) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79 (€66). The journey takes 9h 24m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Pula to Budapest
How to get from Pula to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pula to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:30 PM 12h20 Pula 4:50 AM Budapest $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

4:30 PM 12h20 Pula 4:50 AM Budapest $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

3:45 AM 10h15 Pula 2:00 PM Budapest $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:30 PM 12h20 Pula 3:50 AM Budapest $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:30 AM 12h00 Pula 4:30 PM Budapest $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:45 AM 10h15 Pula 1:00 PM Budapest $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pula to Budapest:
A bus is $490 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pula to Budapest costing on average $570 (€478).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pula and Budapest as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pula Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Pula, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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